2024 Science Without Borders® Challenge Finalists: 11-14 year old students
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is delighted to announce the finalists in our 2024 Science Without Borders® Challenge! This international contest engages students in important ocean issues through art. This year we asked students to create a piece of art that highlights the beauty and wonder of life in the deep sea.
We received a record number of submissions this year—over 1,700 entries from 82 different countries—making the selection process challenging yet rewarding. The submissions were breathtaking. Prepare to be amazed by their artwork, which showcases deep-sea creatures and ecosystems and emphasizes the urgent need to preserve the deep sea.
Entries to the Science Without Borders® Challenge are judged in two categories based on age. Here are the finalists selected from the younger group of applicants, students 11-14 years old:
"Vivid Depth" by Yoonsuh Chloe Lee, Age 13, Republic of Korea
Artist's Statement: After researching about deep sea ocean, I discovered a cute creature named "Dumbo Octopus". It grabbed my attention the moment I saw a picture of it. However, I realized that not many people acknowledge the existence of various different kinds of deep sea creatures. Therefore, I wanted people to recognize the "hidden wonders in the deep", including all the undiscovered creatures masked in the deep dark ocean. As a result, I decided to approach to this theme in a unique way. I tried to make the artwork as bright and colorful as possible, in contrast with the deep ocean, so that people understand the meaning of my artwork and hope that the deep ocean creatures can be seen and recognized by more people.
